Cambridge Uni links with Apple for science shows

The Cambridge University Science Festival publishes six Carol Vorderman-hosted science podcasts covering range of topics, designed for schools and students.

By
Jonny Evans
| 26 Mar 07

Cambridge University has published a range of podcast videos from its annual Science Festival through iTunes.

The Cambridge University Science Festival is a ten-day celebration featuring talks, workshops and demonstrations hosted by people who study or work with science, engineering and technology. It ends on 25 March.

The event offers a glimpse at the latest research emanating from the world's leading science labs, and features events at the University as well as a range of online resources designed to boost scientific learning and understanding.

The six video podcasts are presented by Carol Vorderman. The first two podcasts are available now and four more will be posted at approximately two to four day intervals until 28 March.

"We have a series of video and audio podcasts in association with Apple to show you some of the exciting science you can see at the Festival," the University said.

The video podcasts follow the following range of topics:

– It's a Gas, by Pete Wothers: How everyday gases are essential to release energy.

– Dinosaur Detective, by Matt Wilkinson, this podcast looks at the launching of a perfect replica of a Pterosaur dinosaur wing.

– In The Blink Of An Eye, by Helen Czerski. This feature looks at what the human eye doesn't see.

– The Naked Scientist. Popular scientist Dr Chris Smith presents a radio programme on parasites and ultraviolet LED's for clean water.

– The Garage Laboratory. Dave Ansell's show looks at popular science projects which can be put together from your garage.

– RE:Design. This show is a play by Craig Baxter that is based on the letters of Charles Darwin.